have a go at using the paint that people use for model planes etc. for the drapery folds, it give it a stronger edge.
Hey, that's the picture in my signature You're a really good painter, and have a refreshingly unique approach/technique.
Truly beautiful art there, I advise you to put it on this website immediately, but its up to you... http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/yourgallery/
Hey Ash, how come you've deleted all of your paintings off the site? They were really amazing. I checked out your web page, and I must say that the Tom Waits ones are extremely good. Do you make a living out of selling these paintings?